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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.30, 45.88 and 31.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.30, 45.88 and 31.41 is: 43.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.30 : 45.88 = 31.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.30/45.88 = 31.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.30x = 45.88 × 31.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.30x = 1,441.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441.09/33.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.28

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